Uma Thurman was born on April 29, 1970 in Boston. Her film career began with episodes in second-rate films. The actress became famous thanks to her collaboration with Quentin Tarantino in the films “Pulp Fiction” and “Kill Bill.”
Later, Uma happily worked with another cult director of our time, Lars von Trier. She played a small role as “a woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown” in his erotic drama Nymphomaniac. And in 2018, a new film by Lars von Trier, “The House That Jack Built,” starring Uma Thurman, was presented at the Cannes Film Festival.
Dangerous Liaisons (1988)
The events take place in France in the 18th century, in an era of excess and general unbridledness. John Malkovich and Glen Close masterfully play the twisted, cruel and unscrupulous Viscount Sebastien Valmont and the Marquise de Merteuil.
Having concluded a diabolical alliance, they conceived a cruel game full of intrigue and broken hearts. At the same time, they watch with pleasure how their victims spiritually fall and lose all their moral values.
Jennifer 8 (1992)
Los Angeles police officer John Berlin came to a small town at the invitation of a colleague. He plans to find out the circumstances of the unsolved case of a serial killer. John manages to find an important witness, a blind young girl, Elena Robertson. She may become the eighth victim of an unknown criminal.
Les Miserables (1998)
The film, based on the novel of the same name by Victor Hugo, tells the story of the difficult time when France was on the verge of revolution. Uma Thurman played the role of Fantine. A woman losing everything in her life and inexorably falling into the abyss.
Pulp Fiction (1994)
The actress’s film breakthrough was “Pulp Fiction.” The film tells the story of two gangsters Jules and Vincent, who, in their free time from showdowns and extorting money, spend time in philosophical conversations. The main characters work for crime boss Marcellus Wallace.
The film received the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival (1994), the Oscar for Best Screenplay (1995), and the MTV Movie Awards for Best Film.
Uma Thurman was nominated for an Oscar for her role as a bored cocaine addict. But she didn’t receive the coveted statuette.
Kill Bill (2003)
Another collaboration between Uma Thurman and Quentin Tarantino is a bright, eccentric, at times brutal film that tells about the bloody vendetta of the main character, The Bride, performed by the actress.
Quentin again wanted to see Uma exclusively in the leading role. The filming of the film was adjusted to her. Work on the film began much later due to the pregnancy of the director’s muse.
Prime (2005)
The film tells the story of the relationship between 37-year-old Rafi, who lives in New York, and 23-year-old artist David. The woman is embarrassed by the significant age difference. And she shares these experiences with her psychotherapist Lisa.
The doctor fully supports Rafi’s new hobby and advises him to simply give in to his feelings and try to enjoy the current situation. However, Lisa’s opinion changes dramatically when she finds out who her client’s lover is.
Life before your eyes (2007)
Uma Thurman plays a girl named Diana. She survives a massacre at an American college. Diana grows up and becomes an ordinary housewife. However, she is not allowed to live in peace by the event that happened to her friend Maureen on the day of the shooting.
Bel Ami (2012)
In the film adaptation of Guy de Maupassant’s famous novel Bel Ami, Uma got the role of Madeleine Forestier, the wife of the protagonist’s benefactor Georges Duroy. She arranged for the poor soldier Georges to work in her husband’s editorial office. Possessing a talent for writing, he actively helps his new lover write his column. She is influential, powerful and smart. In their alliance with Duroy, up to a certain point she occupies a leading role.
Nymphomaniac (2013)
A piquant, provocative film that created a lot of noise around the world. Uma Thurman played a minor role as a character named Miss H. Behind the scenes, the actress admitted: “When I read the script, I was immediately excited about the idea of the film, despite the fact that I didn’t have to have sex in front of the cameras. By the way, I really regret it, it would have been an incredible experience!”
Burnt (2015)
In 2015, Uma Thurman played a cameo role in the restaurant comedy Chef Adam Jones. The main role of the cook, who suffered a fiasco in the profession, was played by Bradley Cooper.
Adam Jones is used to his subordinates obeying him unquestioningly. And the chefs of other restaurants admire him. Perhaps that’s why he stopped making efforts to stay at the top of his career.
Unbeknownst to himself, he lost everything. Now, having vast experience and a desire to return to the profession, Jones goes to London to open his own restaurant.